Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabelle is a French carol which originated in the Provence region in the 16th century. It was first published in 1553, and was subsequently translated into English in the 18th century. It is said that the music was originally not an Advent song, but rather dance music for French nobility. (from …

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Creator Of The Stars Of Night is another track from High Street Hymns’ Christmas album Love Shall Be Our Token.   Alex Mejias has added a refrain and provided music to a couple of verses which are attributed as of 7th century composition. 1. Creator of the stars of night Thy people’s everlasting light O …

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I watched my recorded edition of Songs Of Praise last night and enjoyed the various carols featured. The program spend some time on the Yorkshire tradition of caroling and featured a charming rendition by singer Kate Rusby of a local version of While Shepherd Watched Their Flocks By Night which features an additional chorus and …

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Once upon a time, Presbyterians famously didn’t observe Christmas. Some still don’t. Remembering that, Thomas Slawson at Tom-In-The-Box has composed the following: CORINTH, AL With the Christmas season in full swing now, one church is definitely NOT singing “Joy to the World.” Several months ago the elders of South Bend Presbyterian met to address the …

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